[Played in the Parks] A Special Feature on Iconic and Popular Songs from Disney Halloween

Welcome to Spooky Ville

Disney’s Halloween Street “Welcome to Spookyville” (Edited Version)

This is the theme song for the Halloween parade held at Tokyo Disneyland from 2010 to 2012.

Set in a spooky town called “Spookyville,” the parade featured classic Halloween motifs like ghosts, bats, and skeletons, creating a frightening yet fun atmosphere.

Its upbeat, catchy rhythm and arrangements with brass and strings are especially appealing! Play it at a Halloween party or event, and it’s sure to get everyone pumped up.

Spooky “Boo!” Parade (2019)

Spooky “Boo!” Parade audio source

This is the music from Disney’s autumn tradition, the Disney Halloween Parade 2018.

As you can tell from the opening narration, it’s themed around the world of ghosts, and its terrifying, grand sound makes the show delightfully spooky.

Just thinking about seeing Mickey and the Disney gang perform to this track fills you with excitement and makes Halloween feel impossible to wait for!

The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman by Bing Crosby (1949) – Vintage Halloween

This song, known as an insert number from Disney’s “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr.

Toad,” is themed around the legend of the Headless Horseman.

In the 1949 release, it captures both the speed and eeriness of the terrifying horseman who appears on Halloween night.

The rhythm evokes the clatter of hooves and the rush of wind, while the melody carries a touch of comic charm—an exquisite combination.

At Disney parks, it’s beloved as background music during the Halloween season, heightening the atmosphere where spookiness and fun coexist.

It invites guests into a world that’s a little scary but delightfully entertaining!

Like an unceasing rhythmAlan Menken

Like an unceasing rhythm (Pocahontas)

This is a song that opens Disney’s Pocahontas, depicting the worldview of the tribe.

It features a mystical sound woven from Native American drum rhythms and choral singing, and it embraces themes such as living in harmony with nature, the cycle of the seasons, and respect for Mother Earth.

Composed by Alan Menken, it was included on the soundtrack for the film released in 1995.

With its grand yet serene atmosphere, this piece is perfect for creating a quiet moment at a Halloween party or for cultivating a mystical ambiance.

Door to FreedomAlan Menken

Rapunzel on the Tower: The Door to Freedom

This song, in which Rapunzel sings of her longing for the outside world in Disney’s 2010 film Tangled, was composed by Alan Menken.

It’s featured in the park as well, including in the Tokyo Disneyland show Dreaming Up!, and has also been performed in Disney on Classic.

Resonating with anyone who yearns for dreams and freedom, it’s a perfect track for a lively Halloween party where you enjoy dressing up with friends.

Be PreparedChiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor – Be Prepared (2019) (From “The Lion King”/Audio Only)

This song, in which the villain Scar lays out his ambitions, is a number from the 2019 live-action film The Lion King.

It’s sung as if addressing the hyena army.

Reworked from the musical style of the original into a structure that emphasizes spoken passages, it features a weighty orchestral score by Hans Zimmer that paints a portrait of dark ambition.

The sinister atmosphere, suffused with scheming and menace, makes it perfect as BGM for a Halloween party—its air of mystery and tension is sure to elevate your event!

This Is The Thanks I Get?!Chris Pine

Masaharu Fukuyama – To the Rude Ones (From “Wish” / Japanese Version)

In Disney’s feature-length animated film Wish, this is the villain song that portrays King Magnifico’s state of mind.

Set to a catchy melody, the lyrics blend his anger at not being appreciated despite all he’s done for his people with his craving for self-aggrandizement.

The complex expression of emotions—where a ruler’s narcissism coexists with a victim mentality—is particularly compelling.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone dressing up as a villain who wants to savor Halloween’s eeriness from the perspective of evil itself.